Special Weather Statement
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN WI...
Clearing skies during the day Wednesday will lead to strong mixing
and thus relative humidities are expected to plummet to 15-25%
with very breezy winds (gusts to 40mph). This will lead to an
increased concern for fire weather.
From: Feb 18, 2026 06:36
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
A band of light snow this evening (expected accumulations up to
1/2 inch) will be followed by a period of freezing drizzle
tonight into early Monday morning. Expecting roads that are not
snow covered or treated to become slick with freezing drizzle.
Precipitation will end west to east early Monday morning.
Leave extra time for travel tonight and use extra caution, as
conditions may be slippery due to the combination of snow and
freezing drizzle.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:15
Until: Feb 02, 2026 10:00
Special Weather Statement
A band of light snow continues to move across north-central and
northeast Wisconsin this evening. Visibilities in the light snow
were down to 2 and 4 miles at times.
Although accumulations under an inch are expected, the light snow
is expected to make roads, bridges and sidewalks slippery. If you
are traveling this evening, be prepared for reduced visibility
and slippery roads. Slow down and allow a little extra time to
reach your destination.
From: Jan 27, 2026 02:40
Until: Jan 27, 2026 05:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below, with
a few spots down to 45 below expected tonight. Daytime wind chill
readings Friday will briefly be around 25 to 30 below before
dropping again to around 30 to 35 below Friday night into Saturday
morning.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Cold Weather Advisory may be necessary
Saturday morning if cold air lingers longer in the region.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:15
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 42 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 02:39
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 42 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 02:39
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:45
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 15:54
Until: Jan 22, 2026 00:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:29
Until: Jan 21, 2026 20:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:38
Until: Jan 21, 2026 16:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:48
Until: Jan 19, 2026 13:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 19, 2026 00:09
Until: Jan 19, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 19, 2026 00:09
Until: Jan 19, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 19, 2026 02:52
Until: Jan 19, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 to 29 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:20
Until: Jan 19, 2026 04:30
Flood Watch
Light to moderate rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading
to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and
reach critical levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Wisconsin, including the following
areas, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano,
Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor flooding of
low-lying and poor-drainage locations, including urban areas. Storm
drains and ditches that are clogged with ice and snow may lead to
flooding of adjacent roads. Minor flooding could occur on rivers,
streams, and creeks, including the potential for ice jams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain may mix with snow over central and northern WI, which will
impact how much minor flooding occurs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 09, 2026 09:13
Until: Jan 09, 2026 18:00
Special Weather Statement
Water freezing on roads, along with patchy fog that may freeze on
surfaces, may cause some slick spots and black ice tonight into
Thursday morning. Untreated and secondary roads would be the most
vulnerable areas, along with bridges and overpasses. Slow down and
drive carefully into Thursday morning, and allow for extra
stopping distance between vehicles.
From: Jan 08, 2026 05:05
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures near or below freezing has resulted any untreated
roads, parking lots and sidewalks becoming slippery late this
evening. In addition, fog is being observed over parts of the
region, reducing visibility to a mile or less at times. Any fog,
in conjunction with wet road surfaces, could also result in
slippery stretches on untreated surfaces. Motorists are urged to
exercise caution during the morning commute and prepare for
changing road conditions. Even if the road looks wet, it could be
icy.
From: Jan 08, 2026 05:22
Until: Jan 08, 2026 11:00
Special Weather Statement
Fog is expected across the region this morning, reducing
visibility to a mile or less at times. The fog, in conjunction
with wet road surfaces from the rain yesterday, may lead to the
development of slippery stretches on area roads with temperatures
below freezing. Motorists are urged to exercise caution during
the morning commute and prepare for changing road conditions.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:25
Until: Jan 07, 2026 13:30
Special Weather Statement
Fog will return to much of the region tonight, reducing visibility
to a mile or less at times. The fog, in conjunction with wet road
surfaces from the rain earlier this evening, may lead to the
development of slippery stretches on area roads as temperatures
fall back below freezing. Motorists are urged to excercise
caution this evening and prepare for changing road conditions.
From: Jan 07, 2026 03:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light
glaze.
* WHERE...Green Lake and Marquette Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 03:53
Until: Jan 06, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected through early Tuesday morning, then
changing to sleet. Total ice accumulations of one tenth to two
tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Calumet, Winnebago, Brown, and Outagamie Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 02:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected through early Tuesday morning, then
changing to sleet. Total ice accumulations ranging from a light
glaze north to between one tenth and two tenths of an inch south.
* WHERE...Shawano and Southern Oconto County Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 02:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations ranging from
a light glaze near Lake Michigan to up to one tenth of an inch
inland.
* WHERE...Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 02:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected through early Tuesday morning, then
changing to sleet. Total ice accumulations between one tenth and
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 02:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to 0.05
inches possible.
* WHERE...Green Lake and Marquette Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 20:05
Until: Jan 06, 2026 04:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain, plus a little
snow and sleet. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch,
localized areas up to two tenths possible. Snow and sleet
accumulations of less than 1 inch expected.
* WHERE...Calumet, Winnebago, Brown, and Outagamie Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain, plus a little
snow and sleet. Ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths
of an inch, locaizled amounts up to one quarter inch possible. Snow
and sleet accumulations of less than 1 inch expected.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, Wood, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Sporadic power outages and tree damage are possible due
to the ice. Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain, plus a little
snow and sleet. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch,
localized areas up to two tenths possible. Snow and sleet
accumulations of less than 1 inch expected.
* WHERE...Lincoln and Shawano Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations ranging from a dusting south up to two inches north,
and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Waushara, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee,
Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 21:36
Until: Jan 05, 2026 05:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations ranging from a dusting south up to two inches north,
and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Waushara, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee,
Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the precipitation will end early Monday
morning, road impacts may still occur into the Monday morning
commute time.
From: Jan 04, 2026 16:48
Until: Jan 05, 2026 01:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Light snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in Kewaunee, along with northeast
parts of Menominee and Brown counties. Less than 1 inch of snow
elsewhere. Ice accumulations of a couple hundredths.
* WHERE...Waushara, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee,
Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the precipitation will end early Monday
morning, road impacts may still occur into the Monday morning
commute time.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:34
Until: Jan 04, 2026 17:45
Special Weather Statement
Snow has diminished over central Wisconsin and will gradually
diminish through 10 pm over eastern Wisconsin, including the Fox
Valley. Expect additional fluffy snowfall less than 1 inch, mainly
for southern portions of the Fox Valley, including Oshkosh, to the
lakeshore. The snow has made roads slippery this evening, so if
you plan to head out give yourself extra time and increase the
following distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. The
snow may mix with light freezing drizzle as it tapers off late
this evening, especially south of highway 10.
From: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
Until: Dec 31, 2025 05:00
Special Weather Statement
Light to occasionally moderate snow continues to move into
southern Wisconsin late this afternoon, and will continue into the
early evening hours. Visibilities as low as three quarters of a
mile are possible in the steadiest snows. While accumulation will
remain minor, slick spots are possible on elevated and untreated
surfaces. Light freezing drizzle may mix in with snow to the
south and west of Madison, which could lead to additional slick
spots. Precip will begin to move south of the region after 8 PM.
Budget a few extra minutes of travel time if taking to the roads
through early evening.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:42
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow is beginning to mix with freezing drizzle over central
Wisconsin. Expect this wintry mix to impact areas from Marathon
through Waushara counties, including Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids,
and Coloma. Portions of I-39 and highways 10 and 29 may be impacted
by a wintry mix. The freezing drizzle and snow occurring with
temperatures well below freezing will lead to icy spots on untreated
roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. Use caution if traveling this
evening by increasing your following distance and allowing extra time
to reach your destination.
Expect the snow and freezing drizzle to gradually diminish after 7
pm over central Wisconsin.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:53
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow will continue across the area into early this evening. Overall,
snow amounts will be an inch or less in most areas, but with the
cold temperatures, the snow will lead to slippery conditions on
less traveled and untreated roads. Visibility may be reduced to
less than an mile at times. Exercise caution when driving by
increasing your following distance and allowing extra time to
reach your destination.
Snow will begin to taper off over central Wisconsin after 6 pm, but
not until after 7 or 8 pm over eastern Wisconsin. Some light lake
effect snow showers will linger most of the night over far northern
Wisconsin.
From: Dec 30, 2025 20:56
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
